Music Composition

253 Master's degrees in Music Composition

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Composition

The composers on the USC Thornton School of Music faculty are outstanding members of the international musical community, with major commissions, awards, recordings and residencies among the faculty’s many accolades. Join the Composition degree at University of Southern California.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$73,260/yr

University of Hartford3,3(3)

West Hartford, United States

Music Composition

The Music Composition program at University of Hartford provides students the guidance they need to express their individuality through their music.

M.Eng. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,530/yr

Berklee College of Music4,4(10)

Valencia, Spain

Songwriting and Production

The Songwriting and Production specialization at Berklee College of Music will explore an integrated approach to the creation of popular music through the thorough examination of current practices in collaborative, technology-aided songwriting and record production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$39,970/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Composition

Students in the Composition program from University of Washington study with the four internationally renowned composers who comprise the core faculty — Jöel-François Durand, Huck Hodge, Richard Karpen and Juan Pampin.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,171/yr

Nottingham Trent University4,3(173)

Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Production (London)

Nottingham Trent University presents the Music Production (London) MA, an immersive program situated in the heart of one of the world's leading music capitals. This MA offers a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of music production, from recording and editing to mixing and mastering.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,004/yr

University of Ulsan3,9(8)

Ulsan, South Korea Top 3% in Worldwide

Composition

Majors are divided according to the specialized instrument, the purpose of which is to firmly cultivate the skills and musicality of professional performers. The Composition programme is offered by University of Ulsan.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$12,400/yr

Lynn University

Boca Raton, United States

Composition

Lynn University graduate Composition students are assured of a highly personalized education including an independent study course focused on a subject to be determined between yourself and Dr. McKinley.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$13,500/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Organ

University of Cincinnati’s Master of Music in Music Performance - Organ offers advanced organ students the opportunity to hone technical expertise, musicianship and knowledge in the center of Cincinnati, a next-generation city revered for the arts.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,644/yr

Humber Polytechnic4,2(88)

Online

Music Composition

The Music Composition graduate certificate program from Humber Polytechnic prepares you to write music for a number of professional environments including live performance, sound recording, film, television, video games and other visual media.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

1 year$12,479/yr

Technological University Dublin3,9(80)

Abbey Wood, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Music (Conducting)

The Master of Music in Conducting at Technological University Dublin is a one-year full-time programme designed for those with a strong performance background. This degree equips students with the skills necessary for a career in choral and orchestral conducting. The course combines online and on-campus attendance, commencing in September 2026.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,816/yr

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

Composition and Experimental Sound Practices

Nationally and internationally renowned for its contributions to contemporary music, Composition and Experimental Sound Practices studies from California Institute of the Arts CalArts facilitates the development of students’ artistic voices through mastery of a broad range of theories, techniques and creative tools.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$60,650/yr

University of Michigan4,1(84)

Ann Arbor, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Composition

Applicants whose undergraduate work was strong in liberal arts and who wish to continue that emphasis at the graduate level may prefer to apply for the MA in Composition at the University of Michigan.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$60,634/yr

Stephen F. Austin State University4,7(3)

Nacogdoches, United States

Music - Theory and Composition

Music - Theory and Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University is designed to provide advanced analytical and creative opportunities for promising composers and music theorists.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$10,800/yr